Miller School Residence

January 2022

• Bridging the Gap Development submitted a Mixed-Income Development Proposal to the DRP
• The Development Project consists of 41 residential units
• A total of 33 market rate units, 8 affordable units at 60% AMI
  • On-site parking (34 stalls)
  • Exercise facility
  • Outdoor living
  • Green space

February 2022

• The DRP conducted an internal review at the February meeting
• The DRP voted to invite the Development Team for a formal presentation
• The DRP shared questions and feedback regarding total number of affordable units available

March 2022

• Bridging the Gap Development formally presented to the DRP
• The DRP reviewed and found the development project didn’t align with the Greater Hill District Master Plan and requires further review
• The DRP scored the proposed development project at 60%- E
• The DRP addresses questions and concerns regarding the development proposal
  • Unit Size
  • The total number of affordable units available
  • The existing parking strategies
  • The lack of community partnership
  • Long term affordability regulation
• The Development Team will meet with the DRP to bring the project more in alignment with the Greater Hill District Master Plan

April 2022

• The DRP provided feedback to bring the project more in alignment with the Greater Hill District Master Plan
• Suggested feedback given by the DRP:
  • There was a lot of concern regarding the lack of affordable housing options
  • Unit sized offerings weren’t balanced enough to include family size households

May 2022

• Attempts were made to engage the developer to determine how suggested feedback from the DRP would be incorporated in development project
• There was no communication from the developer

June 2022

• The DRP determined the project was not in alignment and suggested the developer present both projects separately not to delay the developers process
• Offered to work with developer to create a more comprehensive development in alignment with the Master Plan
• Developer declined
• Therefore the project was not advanced